How far is Gosnell, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Gosnell, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 296.4 miles (477 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.38 mi
05h 41m
Flight
234.01 mi
376.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.01 mi
Kilometers
376.6 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.38 mi
Kilometers
476.97 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Gosnell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gosnell
2026-04-22T20:32
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gosnell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Gosnell
170.6 mi
02h 50m
To Fayetteville
125.7 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gosnell and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gosnell and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Bevill Avenue

    2054 ft · 1 min · Bevill Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Air Base Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Air Base Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 18

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 18

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gosnell and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 50%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 32%
Highway 18
50.8 mi · 17%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 14%
South Air Base Highway
3.27 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
234 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
02h 50m from Gosnell
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gosnell and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gosnell to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 296.4 miles (477 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.6 miles from Gosnell and 125.7 miles from Fayetteville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.61 one way or $79.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gosnell and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vilonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vilonia.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gosnell and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 234.01 mi (376.6 km).

Gosnell

#1 Gosnell

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,066
Coordinates35.9597900, -89.9720300
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Bevill Avenue (-89.972031, 35.959854)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.46 gal
39.59 L · about $39.61
Round trip
$79.22
20.92 gal · 79.18 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 185.9 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.61 $79.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.55 $89.10
Premium $4.63 $48.38 $96.76
Diesel $5.42 $56.64 $113.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gosnell and Fayetteville. The current time is 20:32:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.